Alienware's latest PC is an attempt to fire a salvo right across the bows of Sony and Microsoft's gaming flagships. It looks like the (slightly overweight) lovechild of the pair; like an alternate universe console. The X51 borrows liberally from the design schools of both the Xbox (matte sides) and the PlayStation 3 (slot-loading optical drive, front panel gloss). The Alienware logo rotates to suit both vertical and horizontal setups. The device is around the size of the original PS3, but it looked pretty petite in comparison to There's a litany of holes on the back of the X51, including plenty of USB ports and audio options. Reacquaint yourself with some technical specifics after the break, alongside our hands-on impressions with Super Street Fighter IV.
Continue reading Alienware X51 gaming PC: We go hands-on at the London launch event
Alienware X51 gaming PC: We go hands-on at the London launch event originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | |
Email this |
Comments
